Our Bachelor of Education and Master of Teaching students share their experiences on the journey to a teaching career.

1 April, 2022
Final year student Toby Winters shares his top tips for studying secondary education at QUT.
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17 January, 2023
Positive high school experience leads to a career in teaching
Wanting to share her love of mathematics with the next generation of learners, Teresa Dwyer decided to embark on a teaching career because of her own positive experience in high school.
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17 January, 2023
Returning to study to fulfill a passion for teaching
Searching for a job that provides fulfilment, Daniel discusses his love for teaching and the mentoring program that gave him a once in a lifetime opportunity to hone his skills as a teacher before completing his degree.
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6 December, 2022
An insight into following your passion, with Grace Crow
After achieving one of Queensland’s highest ATAR scores, Rockhampton student, Grace Crow, has defied all expectations to pursue her passion to teach.
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18 October, 2022
Teaching takes you places
As an advocate for equity in education, Alice Pan-Moreau wants to find ways to ensure every child is nurtured to their full potential in the classroom. Alice discusses highlights from her career so far and her pathway to teaching.

8 September, 2022
Scholarship encourages aspiring teachers to make a real impact through teaching
QUT has become one of three universities in Queensland to offer the Queensland Government’s Turn to Teaching Internship Program.
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28 April, 2022
A passion for biology is shared in the classroom
Zoe felt a pull towards education when her sister proclaimed she hated biology. With a passion for environmental science and biology, she was determined to change her sister’s mind and share her love of science in the classroom.
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27 April, 2022
QUT graduate returns to study teaching
After completing a degree in visual arts, Bonnie Sturgess travelled the world and worked abroad before returning to Brisbane to study a Master of Teaching (Secondary).

20 April, 2022
Professional placements – learn about the type of teacher you want to become
Having recently graduated in secondary education with the cohort’s highest GPA, Sandra was also successful gaining a Term 4 contract at Brisbane Girls Grammar then offered a year-long contract teaching biology.
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18 April, 2022
Finding your teaching passion in remote Queensland
It took a stint teaching overseas for QUT education graduate Serena Burnett to realise her dream teaching role was right at her doorstep in remote Queensland.
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